The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast with Hogan Brown

In this episode of The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast the Nick and Chad chat with fly fishing guides Anthony Carruesco and Darrin Deel about what type of fly fishing gear you should get if you are just starting out, some tips on buying your first...

In this episode the guys take a short trip up Highway 32 just outside of Chico, Ca. to visit The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve. Listen in as Nick and Chad talk with Eli Goodsell, the new Ecological Reserves Manager at BCCER. Eli shares some...

FEATURED GUIDES: Anthony Carruesco -  Tim Fox -  Nick Hanna -  Want to leave a report? Visit  for details!

Co-hosts Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna sit down with professional fly fishing guides Kate Watson and Kayla Katayama to discuss Kate’s recent article, which shares her observations, frustrations and concerns with her sport turning up the...

and Guest host interview about and his current projects. Denis is host of the KNCO Fishing and Outdoor radio program, and author of the Fishing and Outdoor column for The Union newspaper in Grass Valley, CA. He’s a seasoned industry expert (sales...

FEATURED GUIDES THIS WEEK: 00:00:45 - Chuck Ragan 00:03:30 - Jordan Romney 00:04:24 - Nick Hanna 00:07:05 - Darrin Deel Want to leave a report? Visit  for details!

Bryan McFadin has worked for the as an Engineer for over two decades. Bryan draws from his years of experience to discuss the implications of legal and illegal marijuana farms on watersheds. Hear about Bryan’s Role at the Water Quality Control...

Dan Lecount grew up in Leconda, CA, which is along the Pacific Coast. Dan grew up fishing and it was always a huge part of his life. Once he got interested in fly tying, Dan’s hobby turned into a passion, and he has been hooked since. Dan now lives...

Here's your Barbless Podcast Fishing Report for the week of 2/26/18. Good luck out there! FEATURED GUIDES THIS WEEK: 00:00:48 - - Lower Sac 00:01:28 - - GV Foothill Lakes 00:03:45 - - Yuba River 00:05:10 - - Putah Creek 00:06:00 - ...

Tricia Parker grew up in the Bay area of California. After spending a lot of time in Point Reyes and summers in Alaska, she decided to pursue a career in biology. Tricia completed her undergraduate work at UC Davis and got a masters from Humboldt...

Dave Steindorf has been an active river advocate in California since 1997. As the primary negotiator for , Dave has gained a reputation as a consensus builder. He has been able to gain the respect of Agencies, Non Government Organizations (NGO's), and...

Here's your Barbless Podcast Fishing Report for the week of 2/12/18. Good luck out there! FEATURED GUIDES THIS WEEK: 00:00:48 - Tim Fox - Lower Sac - https://mrfoxoutfitters.com 00:01:35 - Jon Baiocchi - Lower Yuba -...

Kelcey, Hunter and Mason Derrick represent two generations of fly fishermen, and make up three fifths of the local fly tying cooperative . The five-member co-op is a part of a growing movement to support locally made items, and also includes Jason...

On this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna interview Jason Kindopp, Senior Environmental Scientist for the Department of Water Resources (DWR). Jason works on the Feather River, with his crew of 20’s focus...

Here's your Barbless Podcast Fishing Report for the week of 1/29/18. Good luck out there!   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BARBLESS.CO: 00:00:48 - Chad Alderson - visit  to get started! FEATURED GUIDES THIS WEEK: Jon Baiocchi - Lower Yuba...

Chris Maher is a fly fishing guide based in the Truckee/Tahoe area. He grew up in the East Bay and completed his undergraduate education at Chico State. Chris is well versed in Northern California fly fishing. While in school, he fished everywhere...

Monica Gutierrez is a Fisheries Biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is a branch of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Her work is focused on San Joaquin River Basin. Born and raised in Woodland, CA,...

Here's your Barbless Podcast Fishing Report for the week of 1/15/18. Good luck out there! FEATURED GUIDES & GUESTS THIS WEEK: Mike Anderson - Truckee River and Pyramid Lake - 00:00:50 Tim Fox - Trinity River - 00:02:56 Kelcey Derrick -...

On this episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, join Nick and Chad as they interview Chuck Ragan and Hogan Brown, best buds who spend their time guiding, playing music, and giving back to the community through .   Chuck Ragan is a singer and...

Steven Fry is a fly fishing guide based out of the Redding Fly Shop. Steve’s guiding career started with a buddy of his, who was a pig hunting guide. Inspired, Steven started off as a hunting guide himself. After awhile, his guiding repertoire...

Here's your Barbless Podcast Fishing Report for the week of 1/1/18. Good luck out there!   FEATURED GUIDES THIS WEEK: Jon Baiocchi - Lower Yuba River - 00:00:50 Nick Hanna - American, Lower Sacramento, Feather and Coastal...

Jon Baiocchi has been fly fishing and tying flies since 1972. Jon is an experienced guide, author, blogger and award winning public speaker. He was born in San Jose and raised in Paradise, CA.   Reminisce with Jon about his home waters back in...

Here's your Barbless Podcast Fishing Report for the week of 12/25/17. Good luck out there! FEATURED GUIDES THIS WEEK: Mike Anderson - Truckee River & Pyramid Lake - 00:50:00 Kelcey Derrick - Meat Market Flies - 00:02:50 Want to leave a report?...

Matt Peterson and Michael Hellmair, biologists from our sponsors at Fishbio Environmental, join us to answer the age old question - “When is a trout a trout, and when is a trout a steelhead?” Matt and Michael discuss the life cycles of a juvenile...

Here's your Barbless Podcast Fishing Report for the week of 12/18/17. Good luck out there! FEATURED GUIDES THIS WEEK: Jon Baiocchi - Lower Yuba River - 00:00:49 Darrin Deel - Lower Sacramento River - 00:02:59 Mike Anderson - Truckee River &...